48 Studebaker LS3 swap Build Thread
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I thought the center pin was the alignment. If that is true, why not use 12mm bolts and leave the flange as is?
One concern with your setup... If you use that yoke (and you need to unless you're going to disassemble the transmission and replace the output shaft) you need a slip in the driveline somewhere. Now you are going to need a telescoping section in the driveshaft itself to compensate for the rear axle arc during travel.
One concern with your setup... If you use that yoke (and you need to unless you're going to disassemble the transmission and replace the output shaft) you need a slip in the driveline somewhere. Now you are going to need a telescoping section in the driveshaft itself to compensate for the rear axle arc during travel.
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1/2" is only .7mm bigger than 12mm. Are the bolts used to center the yoke, or the shaft protruding from the tranny flange? If the latter, use 12mm bolts and all will be good.
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I thought the center pin was the alignment. If that is true, why not use 12mm bolts and leave the flange as is?
One concern with your setup... If you use that yoke (and you need to unless you're going to disassemble the transmission and replace the output shaft) you need a slip in the driveline somewhere. Now you are going to need a telescoping section in the driveshaft itself to compensate for the rear axle arc during travel.
One concern with your setup... If you use that yoke (and you need to unless you're going to disassemble the transmission and replace the output shaft) you need a slip in the driveline somewhere. Now you are going to need a telescoping section in the driveshaft itself to compensate for the rear axle arc during travel.
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here are some more pics of build,one step at a time,even if they are small ones!!
Dipstick that finally Works!! flexible one from Moroso
GM dealer only item,goes from TR6060 trans to clutch master cylinder
Had to cut off end and flare on 1/4 inch fitting for my master. In the GM line was wrong fitting
hydraulic line all hooked up
Got new tires and wheels put on the new Ford 9 inch rear end. Looking Good !!
Has plenty of Clearance. Rear end was wider than original and tires were a bit wider ,but good fit
Dipstick that finally Works!! flexible one from Moroso
GM dealer only item,goes from TR6060 trans to clutch master cylinder
Had to cut off end and flare on 1/4 inch fitting for my master. In the GM line was wrong fitting
hydraulic line all hooked up
Got new tires and wheels put on the new Ford 9 inch rear end. Looking Good !!
Has plenty of Clearance. Rear end was wider than original and tires were a bit wider ,but good fit
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more pics
Removed oil cooling hose,put in plug, GM dealer only item ,$28 , ouch!!
Finally got right length serpentine belt on the 3rd try!
Put in new shifter base from , CORE SHIFTERS, The original shifter was from 2010 Camaro,it was meant to go between bucket seats. Studebaker has a bench seat ,this works great.
Removed oil cooling hose,put in plug, GM dealer only item ,$28 , ouch!!
Finally got right length serpentine belt on the 3rd try!
Put in new shifter base from , CORE SHIFTERS, The original shifter was from 2010 Camaro,it was meant to go between bucket seats. Studebaker has a bench seat ,this works great.
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48 Sudebaker LS3 Swap Wiring harness Questions
I want to start the LS3 engine but I don't know which wires i need to hook up. I have the harness, ECM , and gas pedal,the ECM has been reprogrammed so I don't need the emmissions stuff. This is also the 6 speed manual. Since I am swapping into the 48 Studebaker all I need is just the wires so the engine will start ,run, and charge. Does anybody know how to do this ?
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I printed out these PDFs , and you lay them next to each other ,in order (1-6) it gives you a complete schematic, but I still don't know what I need ,just to make it run.
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Here are some pics of disc brake conversion and new driveshaft
New Driveshaft made by Cook Bros., Watertown, NY
Had to remove more of the floor!! Front section of driveshaft is able to slide
Got a Studebaker Disc brake conversion kit from Turner Brakes
This kit uses your stock hubs (once you remove the drums, and spindle assembly
The Caliper mounting bracket
New Driveshaft made by Cook Bros., Watertown, NY
Had to remove more of the floor!! Front section of driveshaft is able to slide
Got a Studebaker Disc brake conversion kit from Turner Brakes
This kit uses your stock hubs (once you remove the drums, and spindle assembly
The Caliper mounting bracket